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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfield, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fairfield, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Fairfield or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fairfield.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Fairfield for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 51 assisted living facilities in the Fairfield area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Fairfield, IA
The average cost of senior living in Fairfield is $4,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coppock, IA with an average of $3,837 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fairfield
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairfield
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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Addington Place of Burlington
4.0
our experience with Addington Place has been so far so good. mom is happy here and has adapted very quickly. it's really has been a good experience so far. the staff is good, they do things with them and they make them feel special - which has been a good thing. we are very happy with them.
Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA
4.9
The Views where I now live, I would highly refer to others. Reasonably priced, clean place. Very nice staff. Allows my cat to live with me. Good food and fun activities.
Fairfield review score based on 36 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 51 Fairfield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fairfield review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Fairfield review score compared against nearby cities
7.5
Fairfield, IA51 facilities
7.8
Maharishi Vedic City, IA55 facilities
7.5
Libertyville, IA47 facilities
Review subcategories for Fairfield assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 36 reviews of 51 Fairfield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfield resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Fairfield, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Fairfield assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Fairfield assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fairfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfield, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.6%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.9%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.5%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.9%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
47.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.6%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfield assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fairfield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfield, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.7%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.6%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.8%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fairfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
26.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.8%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
7.8%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.8%
34.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fairfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfield, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.7%
30.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
41%
Room service
Room service
19.6%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fairfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfield, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.6%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
30.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.5%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.7%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
33.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.6%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
9.8%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.6%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairfield
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fairfield protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Addington Place of Mt Pleasant, Stirlingshire of Coralville and Addington Place of Burlington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairfield, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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